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Lombard

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Noun — A member of a Germanic people who conquered and settled northern Italy in the 6th century.

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Lombard Street Lombard banker

Etymology

From Old French Lombard, ultimately from Late Latin Langobardus, from Germanic elements meaning "long" + "beard" (or possibly "axe").

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Frequently asked questions

What does “Lombard” mean?

The word “Lombard” means a member of a Germanic people who conquered and settled northern Italy in the 6th century. In plain terms, originally the name of a Germanic tribe that settled Italy; later used for bankers, since medieval Lombard merchants were famous moneylenders.

How do you pronounce “Lombard”?

“Lombard” is pronounced LOM-bahd (/ˈlɑmbɑɹd/ in IPA).

How do you use “Lombard” in a sentence?

Here is “Lombard” used in a sentence: “The Lombards gave their name to the modern Italian region of Lombardy.”

What part of speech is “Lombard”?

Depending on how it is used, “Lombard” can be a noun and a name.

Where does the word “Lombard” come from?

The word “Lombard” comes from Late Latin. From Old French Lombard, ultimately from Late Latin Langobardus, from Germanic elements meaning "long" + "beard" (or possibly "axe").

How many meanings does “Lombard” have?

“Lombard” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a member of a Germanic people who conquered and settled northern Italy in the 6th century.

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